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TUBE PILOTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

An instrument that is inserted into a flowing fluid to measure the velocity pressure of the stream [and that is] commonly used to measure flow.

OBS

A pilot tube functions by converting the velocity energy to pressure energy that can then be measured by a pressure gauge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Instrument inséré dans un liquide en écoulement pour mesurer la pression de vélocité du jet [et qui est] utilisé généralement pour mesurer la vitesse d'écoulement.

OBS

Le tube de pilote convertit l'énergie cinétique en énergie potentielle qui peut alors être mesurée à l'aide d'un manomètre.

Spanish

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